Book description
"The research methods presented are the best currently available
and the surgeon who employs them will discover that his or her results
are more likely to be accepted as valid, be adopted in the care of
patients, and endure the test of time…" - James D. Heckman, MD,
Consulting Editor, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (from the
Foreword) Advanced Concepts in Surgical Research is a practical,
reader-friendly guide to planning, conducting, and evaluating solid,
evidence-based surgical research that leads to high-quality results.
Geared to the investigator who has already mastered basic principles,
this book focuses on more advanced topics such as randomized controlled
trials, survey design, observational studies, meta analyses, statistical
concepts, reporting of data, and much more. Special Features:•Includes
tips and insights from experienced surgical researchers on how to
conduct an effective clinical study and avoid pitfalls•Supplies
hard-to-find information on current topics such as randomization systems
and technology and publication bias•Provides standardized,
easy-to-reference text boxes with highlighted key concepts, on-the-spot
definitions of terminology in “Jargon Simplified” sections, and
real-world case examples from the literature •Presents nearly 60
illustrations and tables to help in visualizing key conceptsFilled with
proven research methodologies, clinical data, examples, and strategies
that can be applied across a wide range of disciplines, Advanced
Concepts in Surgical Research illuminates the challenges and solutions
of modern day surgical research. It is essential for any clinician
undertaking a well-defined, systematic, clinically relevant, and
ultimately successful surgical research study. Department of Surgery,
Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Hamilton
General Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
